How To Freeze Broccoli

[@Extrememdp]

Blanching is a quick cook that stops food from deteriorating (basically, going bad). It doesn't cook the food, it just stops the dying process. It's a preservation process. It's typically only done between 1-3 minutes, depending on how fragile or tough the food item is. If it's broccoli, you could only blanch it 1 minute to keep that crisp-tenderness once you actually cook it, which should only take another 1-2 mins in boiling water, or approx. 5 minutes steaming. Carrots would take a little bit longer. Leafy greens would be just an instant dunk into the boiling water, like 15-30 seconds, not even a minute. Always, always, always, dunk your blanched veggies in ice water to stop the cooking process. This process brings out their color, along with preserving the vitamins and minerals they have.

[@Tucker68284]

love they way you mentioned to use the broccoli water again, i use it to make vegetable smoothies and lot more, glad to know im not the only one, as my mum always said waste not not want not

[@OldSchoolPrepper]

oh my, if you take the broccoli directly from the water and into the freezer bag, you are going to end up with one frozen chunk of broccoli. the water will cause all the pieces to freeze in one hunk. i would suggest letting the broccoli dry, placing on a cookie sheet (lined with parchment, wax paper or a mat) and freeze solid. Then you can put the pieces into a freezer bag and they won't stick nor will they have a coating of ice on them as the method shown in this video will cause. but if you want a hunk o broccoli that's your prerogative!

[@SteveT__001]

If you are freezing in bulk yes, but if frozen in portions it won't really matter if it all sticks together

[@OldSchoolPrepper]

@@SteveT__001 exactly

[@stitchastory9703]

Thank you! I got lots of broccoli this week in my CSA and I didn’t want it to go bad. Wonderful video!

[@meghoughton562]

CSA? 🤔

[@mariedamon5655]

Great help sll the veg down to 19 or 20 p this week so I'm going to think ahead freeze lots x

[@simonamilton1838]

Thank you for sharing, I get mine from Costco...didn't want to waste any. Thanks for the extra information.

[@Extrememdp]

I would never re-use blanching water because of bugs or pests that could float to the top. Throw it out and use fresh water.

[@jfklein88]

Thanks for the demonstration! I live by myself so it's hard for me to eat a whole head of broccoli before it starts getting funky. How long would you say this lasts in the freezer?

[@kiranzahrasultani9803]

Can I just wash and freeze if I use it up within the month?

[@nedalabdo9762]

I love your accent haha excellent job 👍

[@Gt-gn5km]

Great information. Thank you so much

[@shanaescookingchannel5213]

Omg her accent is everything

[@ipickplanet9067]

How long does it last?

[@Jewellsisthebestt]

Vid 4

[@lumeaeamea1]

You know what ... just pop it in ! pop .... pop... pop... pop

[@comfortbwp]

thanks

[@GraceyMercadoWalsh]

Thanks!! Great help..

[@alexsterling4718]

Thank you thank you thank you!

[@annykohli3231]

great tips

[@kenealissanrios724]

Thank you so much !

[@richardmadden8742]

Thanks for doing this. I'm intending to start freezing veg so came across your video.

[@bobbinovi3102]

Blanching is a good idea! Gets the caterpillars out before you eat them.

[@mahmoudshehadeh8650]

Why do we blanch them?

[@dianv2218]

To stop the cooking process

[@gman7644]

Can't say Im a big fan of going the blanch route. Dunno, just something not 100% about this method. I think I'll just keep in the fridge the way it is, last time it lasted weeks without any kind prep

[@keller2664156]

Thx sweetheart..

[@shahrazadshiraz1158]

not everyone knows what blanching is, I had to look it up lol

[@dstarkspp]

Damn! Nice joke or you don’t cook much…

[@deannajan25]

Why on earth do people put annoying background music on these videos. Didn't finish and went and found a different video.

[@rakistangpinoy4745]

love your accent honey. great video! now i need some woter cuz im thirsty eating my fresh broccoli.

[@temporaryyoutube2062]

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[@janetsclar997]

This is cooked broccoli leaving much of the nutrition in the boiled water. For freezing it's best to blanch (1 minute dip in boiling water before going to cold), or better yet, steam or saute in minimal water, for 3 minutes and eat directly. Even steaming raw broccoli for veggie tray, just for a minute to set the color and enhance the nutrition, is recommended these days.

[@AmeerQ99]

Janet Sclar can I just boil it for 3 mins then let it cool in cold water for 3 mins then put in in the a dry Tupperware and freeze it? will it last?

[@branislavmisura7621]

why blanche?? cant u just freeze directly?

[@LuKasAV6]

+Branislav Misura 1:25 It stops the enzymes from breaking down (spoiling) the broccoli.

[@fuchsiafuture]

Had to turn the volume down on the irritating music

[@4orrcountry]

UNfortunately, this woman's method of freezing broccoli greatly reduces THE most essential nutrient in broccoli. I suggest people visit Dr. Mercola's site to discover the best way to prepare and eat broccoli - free advice that really DOES make a difference.

[@ramengirll]

Man, she's sloooooooow...

[@elainenilsson5472]

Define "really long time"! That is so annoying

[@annykohli3231]

great tips